Nike Ja 4 "Rise" Surfaces, China Release Date Confirmed

Nike keeps building out Ja Morant's fourth signature line with the "Rise" colorway, now official with released images. From a practical standpoint, this one is worth watching for hoopers specifically, since the design leans harder into performance tweaks than the previous generation did.

A Loud Colorway That Won't Suit Everyone

Bright pink runs as the base tone, deepening across the midsole and toe box, paired with an oversized metallic gold Swoosh that creates a sharp contrast throughout. Let's be honest, this is a colorway that picks its audience. It fits players who want to step onto the court in something loud, who don't mind pulling eyes before the game even starts.

A Slimmer Build, Built Around Performance

The shoe keeps the low-cut build the Ja line is known for, but the collar shifts to a sock-like construction, the lacing setup gets trimmed down, and the molded side panels replace the layered paneling seen on earlier models. That kind of one-piece build usually means a lighter shoe with a tighter lockdown through quick cuts and direction changes, which lines up well with Morant's speed-first playing style. The tradeoff worth flagging is the textured upper, which tends to pick up dust and sweat faster than a smooth surface, so anyone picking this up should stay on top of cleaning after sessions to keep that pink from dulling over time.

Nike Ja 4 "Rise"

Style CodeIX5151-600

Release DateJul 31, 2026

Retail Price$130

Release Timeline

The Nike Ja 4 "Rise" is set to drop July 31, but only as a China exclusive at first. It won't reach global markets until August 14, so buyers outside China looking for a retail pair will need to wait for that second wave, or keep an eye on resale channels in the meantime.